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RHYTHM SECTION issue. It is hard to believe its already the
start of fall, which means the holidays will
PUBLISHER soon be upon us. In this issue we asked
Golden Crown Productions our restaurants and caterers to contribute
Gregg Hassler & Don Harbour some of their favorite harvest recipes to Don, Joan & Gregg
FOUNDER help get us into the season. Our issue also
Joan Padberg features Race for the Cure, the Women’s Club Holiday Home Tour, and the 1st
Annual Halloween Bash for the New Generation Rotary , all these organizations
CREATIVE EDITOR make such a tremendous difference for our community.
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MANAGING EDITOR Country Review and Golden Crown Productions have


Adria Poindexter another exciting new update; we will be launching a
new hospitality and travel magazine named Inland
ART DIRECTOR/DESIGN Traveler. Our goal is to expand our readership by
Bob Swartzlander going into all of the hotels in Riverside and San
HEAD WRITER Bernadino County. In addition, this will assist our
Sandra Shrader advertisers who want to reach out to tourists and
travelers in the area. As the only local hospitality
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table of CONTENTS
October/November 2010

Murrieta and Temecula Win Top 100 Cities Award


Why Real Estate is Booming Here
page 30
the CURE decorating DEN
5 | Race for the Cure: Susan G. Komen hosts its 12th Annual Race 40 | The Psychology of Color

wine & DINE healthy HABITS


10 | Harvest Time in Temecula 42 | Changing Outer Conflict into Inner Peace
12 | Ellen’s Chef Roberto Serves Up a Tasty Vegan Meal
15 | Restaurant Review: A Diamond in Old Town creature COMFORTS
44 | It’s a Dogs Life in the Valley
local FLAVOR
14 | Seasonal Recipes from Top Local Chefs mr. FIX -IT
18 | Temecula Wine Growers Association 48 | Enhancing Your Entrance

easy ENTERTAINING our TOWNS


20 | Decorating for the Perfect Fall Event 49 | Canyon Lake and Quality of Life

on the MAP the STORYTELLER


22 | It’s a “Brew-tiful” Thing: Drafting Cheer by Crafting Beer 50 | The Turkey and The Eagle
26 | The San Diego Botanic Garden: A Garden Party Every Day
38 | The Weekender Goes to the Lazy Z Resort
retro REWIND
52 | Richard Blade Muses about Music
dr. LOVE
28 | Getting the Most Out of Your Holiday Celebrations
music SPOTLIGHT
54 | Big Time Talent is Coming to Temecula
feature STORY
30 | Realtor Scott Partridge; Why Real Estate is Booming
legal EASE
56 | Californiclosure
helping HANDS
32 | Holiday Home Tour Sneak Peak
ENCORE
60 | A Day in the Life of a Rockstar
our TOWNS
33 | Find Riches at the Temecula Farmer’s Market in Old Town

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THE OPRAH ENIGMA...A WEIGHTY QUESTION by Robert Skversky , M.D.

W
hen one thinks of Oprah, her celebrity status, im- regain, frustration and failure. And when Bob tells Larry that
mense popularity, enormous wealth, empowerment “weight is a symptom of something else that needs to change in
and philanthropy, few would argue that she is in a your life”; suggesting that until one begins to make better choices,
class by herself. However, when one thinks of Oprah, and her become more disciplined, maybe more religious; in other words
struggles with weight; her yo-yo dieting, short term success- “get their act together,” they have little hope for weight-loss suc-
es, long term failures, feelings of frustration, self loathing and cess. Once again, a great disservice to the millions of overweight/
blame...she is in a class of 130 million other overweight/obese obese who make correct choices, are disciplined, exhibit self es-
Americans who have tried and failed to maintain weight-loss teem and “have their act together” in spite of their weight issues.
over and over and over again. Which reminds me, maybe someone should inform the Dalai
Lama...because he’s about 25 pounds overweight; and maybe he’s
But let’s not forget that Oprah has a triumvirate of highly special- on the wrong spiritual path!!!
ized, renowned, “health care” providers that surround her. There
is Mehmet Oz, a brilliant physician and everyones’ Marcus Welby; Yes, I believe Oprah and millions like her would do well to see a
Bob Green, fitness guru to the stars, and Michael Beckwith, her physician who treats obesity as a chronic, metabolic, progressive,
spiritual advisor (almost forgot, a personal chef). So, If Oprah, and genetic disease on a long term basis for control, not cure. Who
with the help, support, and guidance of these extraordinary understands and empathizes with the psychological, prejudicial,
people is un- and dis-
able to take criminatory
weight off and aspects that
keep it off... can have a
one might ra- profound
tionally ask, effect on
“what hope quality of
does anyone life issues.
else have?” Someone
who has the
At first expertise to
glance...not effectively
much, zero, and safely
“Dr. Robert Skversky meeting with his patients, Marcy Westland
nada! But use com-
who lost a total of 96.5 pounds, Brent Wanstreet who lost a total of
wait a sec- bination
62 pounds, and Beth Swift who lost a total of 38 pounds, to date.”
ond. To this pharmaco-
physician therapy as
there seems to be a major disconnect. Thus allow me to weigh- an integral component in addition to diet and exercise protocols
in. (pun intended) for long term success. Someone who knows based on clinical
studies that a lot of money is squandered on worthless B12 and
Why is it that over the past 18 years there have been thousands HCG injections and dietary supplements touted for weight-loss
of our patients at Weight No More Medical Associates who have that serve only to “slim your wallet, not your waist”
been successful at long term weight-loss and maintenance? Is it
possible that physicians like myself, who specialize in medical If you are serious about losing weight, not just a quick fix, but for
weight-loss, i.e.: Bariatric physicians, who see patients day after a lifetime of success, go see a weight-loss specialist; a Bariatric
day, month after month, year after year, know something that physician. And while you’re at it, e-mail Oprah to do the same!
Oprah’s gurus do not? The answer, I believe, is yes!
Thank you for listening.
When Bob Green stated on Larry King (Jan 7, 2009), that los-
Robert Skversky, M.D. has devoted the past 18 years of his professional career to the
ing weight is not “rocket science”; one simply has to eat in mod- medical treatment of the overweight patient. He has been featured in the WSJ and
eration and exercise more; he is doing a great disservice to the interviewed on CBS, NBC, ABC, E! and Wellness Hour discussing his treatment
millions of overweight Americans who do exactly that and find protocols for long term weight-loss. Please visit www.weightnomore.com to learn more.

it doesn’t work. Bob doesn’t understand that diet and exercise


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Well…it’s harvest time in Temecula Valley!

Harvest is a bit late this year given the unusually cool spring and
summer we’ve had. Generally, white grapes are harvested in ear-
ly August and red grapes in mid to late September, but this has
all been pushed back by about 3-4 weeks this year.

Harvest usually takes place during the evening (or very early
morning) hours – when the weather is much cooler. Tractors
rigged with large lights enter the vineyards and the farm crews
start the tedious task of cutting grape clusters off the vines.
Many times people ask, “Why does harvest take place at night,
in the dark?” Well there are two general reasons. First, there is a
worker safety concern - it is often way too hot to harvest grapes
in the middle of the day – especially when temperatures can be
in the low 100s. Second, the grapes are much firmer and concen-
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restaurant REVIEW

A Diamond in Old Town


By Judy Contreras

I
n an unassuming building on Main Street is a diamond to perfection and melted in my mouth. The linguini was cooked
among the tourist oriented restaurants of Old Town Temec- al dente and was coated with just enough of the garlic butter. All
ula. Public House has gained a reputation for comfort food of the ingredients work well together to give it that fresh and not
with a fresh gourmet twist. It has a regular following of custom- too rich finish. I am definitely coming back to have that again!
ers who come back again and again for their favorite dishes. The
back patio is the perfect setting to relax and enjoy one of the many My husband, Darrell, has gone to Public House with me on sev-
microbrews or a glass of wine and some sinfully good food. A fully eral occasions and says it is one of his favorite restaurants be-
stocked bar is available if you just want to sip a cocktail while lis- cause of the value you get with the fresh tasting food and the
tening to the musical entertainment on the weekends. great selection of IPA beers (something that is hard to find in the
Temecula Wine region). Darrell, who now you all know usually
I am happy to admit I am one of those who go back again and dines with me when I review a restaurant, was not able to make
again. I enjoy finding something I haven’t tried before and that’s it that day. But I was lucky to have enough to take home food
made easy with the seasonal changes to the menu and the sump- to him. I was impressed to find out all of the to go containers
tuous daily specials. Owner and Chef Gerry Kent takes pride in are made of recycled materials, which is in keeping with Gerry’s
finding locally grown sustainable ingredients and putting those sustainable vision.
ingredients together to produce thought provoking combina-
tions. One of my all time favorite specials was a Chilean Sea After getting my fill of the delicious food, I got a chance to chat
Bass sautéed with a corn and citrus salsa over a fennel slaw. It with Gerry. He had just finished cooking for the lunch rush and
was served with an arugula salad with a slightly sweet poppyseed although he looked like he had worked hard, it was very evident
dressing. Sooo good! after talking to him for a while that the kitchen is where he is
most comfortable. I asked him how he comes up with his in-
A few weeks ago, I had the pleasure to sit down with Gerry and novative menu and he answered, “ I make my decisions on what
find out more about his vision. But first, I was treated to a won- is in season and what I can use that is locally grown.” He then
derful late lunch. The starter of Goat Toast was big enough to puts those ingredients together to create new and interesting
serve several people for an appetizer or could be a meal for one. flavors. I inquired why he decided to open the restaurant after
It was a phenomenal combination catering for several years and he sim-
of a grilled panini filled with her- ply said, “I felt like the time was right.”
bed goat cheese and topped with Gerry is relaxed and low key and when I
brown sugar glazed grape toma- asked what makes Public House so suc- in
toes, roasted so that they were soft cessful he gave all the credit to his servers
and sweet. It was a perfect blend of and the people working Old Town
the front of the Teme
salty and sweet and oh so creamy! house. “It’s in the hands of the server to
It was paired with an arugula salad know what the customer is looking for 4
that was peppery and added another and to make the right suggestions. I have Main
delicious layer of flavor. a great staff that does that.”
951.6
For my main course I chose the Lin- It was really nice meeting Gerry and
guine with Shrimp, mainly because finding what is important to him. It so-
it was something on the menu I had lidified my belief that the reason Public Fresh
never tried before, and I was not House is so successful is the vision is cre- Season
disappointed. It looked so beauti- ated by Gerry and is followed through
ful on the plate and the wonder- by servers who really care about the cus- Fu
ful aroma of garlic and lemon hit tomers. Live Ent
(at least 4
me immediately. The linguini with
jumbo shrimp and grape tomatoes Public House is located at 41971 Main Street in
30 Beers
Old Town Temecula. (951) 676-7305
were sautéed with lemon slices and 25 Wines
Reservations for large parties only.
a garlic butter sauce accented with a
hint of red chili flakes. It was then Live Music on the Patio Friday and Saturday
8oz wine pou
topped off with arugula and shaved Nights from 8pm-Midnight and
parmesan. The shrimp were cooked Sundays from 5-8 p.m.20oz beer pour

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BUTTERNUT SQUASH BISQUE


• 2 large butternut squash • A bunch of fresh sage • Extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons coriander seeds • 11 ounces (300 grams) chestnuts • 2 cups Heavy Cream
• 2 dried chillies (optional)
• A few glugs olive oil • 1 onion, finely chopped
• 10 slices pancetta, cut into 1/2- • About 2 3/4 pints chicken stock
inch (1 centimetre) pieces • 4 tablespoons sour cream
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. (200 degrees C/Gas 6)

Cut the squash in half and remove the seeds, reserving these for later. Using your pestle and mortar, bash up
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Heat a little oil in a large pan and fry the pancetta with half the sage leaves. Add the chestnuts and the onion
and fry gently for about 15 minutes. By this time the squash will be ready, so spoon it out into the pan, leaving
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place in a 375 degree oven for 15 to 20 minutes. The and pepper. Check for seasoning. Keep warm for
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Tiffany Halverson -Tiffany’s Party Designs NessyRebecca Orlauski
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W hen I think of fall I always think of pumpkins, probably


because they are always the center of my themes for Oc-
tober and November events. I love them big or small, orange or
use any blow up toy for a similar effect. Use pumpkins as a can-
vas to display a hand carved and painted pumpkin scene. We
used real pumpkins of all sizes stenciled with our event name
white, carved or painted, in raviolis or scones, and I am counting as well as crows, cats, and witches in black paint. We framed our
the days to my first pumpkin spice soy latte. stage with 250 pound oversized pumpkins, white and orange
ornamentals and gourds as well as full sized dead trees painted
October…. Trick or Treat isn’t just for the kids. Halloween is a black and glittered for highlights. We used real pumpkins, but
great holiday for an adult event as well. Something about dress- faux would work as well and could be done in advance. Some
ing up and spooky decorations that brings the playful side out in unique centerpieces for our tables and buffet were created using
all of us. Here are a few ideas to tickle your scary bone. I think I old chandeliers and more pumpkins, but I’ll let Rebecca tell you
told you how your party really starts with your about those in the next article.
invite. For one of my favorites, we took a photo
of our client’s estate at night and then photo- November is easy with your leftover pumpkins
shopped a huge moon, a flying witch, and a few from October. If you paint on your designs you
black cats in to set the tone of what would come. can easily flip your pumpkins around or re glit-
ter in rust or burgundy. Pile them by your front
Lighting is a must for the feel of spooky. Wash door spilling out of wood crates or pouring out
the house and yard in purples and oranges blues of iron urns. Toss in some fall leaves and dried
and greens and, of course, pump in fog and vine for the warmest welcome into your home
mist to get your eerie started. Graveyards are standard and you . Happy pumpkin season to you and I almost forgot the pumpkin
have to have one. For something unexpected, we turned infinity pie – yum!
an edge pool into a lagoon for our friend Nessy the Loch Ness

ents the floral hold the foam and water without a liner, but I would recommend
that you still use a liner or lining material just in case. You may
ertaining ingredient have pierced the pumpkin when cleaning it out and you don’t want
 water leaking.
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To create a little drama for the Halloween Party, old chandeliers

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burning. You’re curled up with a glass of wine (or hot apple ci-
der) and a cozy blanket reminiscing about the fabulous Halloween
were painted black and then wet floral foam was attached at vari-
ous points using floral tape. The chandeliers were placed on the
tables so that they leaned to one side, a bit topsy turvy. Chande-
Party and Festive Thanksgiving Dinner you hosted this fall. liers are a good example of how you can take something that you
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There are so many fun things you can do to decorate your house amazing piece.
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glam and the drama. While your front yard has been decorated to I wish you all a Happy Halloween and Thanksgiving, and as always
look like a grave yard, your guests found centerpieces of carved out have a little fun with floral. You can use the same design elements
pumpkins food stations decorated with chandelier floral pieces. for your Thanksgiving dinner just change the flowers and colors.
Floral has been used in unexpected ways to create a visual treat. Place a pumpkin floral
Pumpkins that were hollowed out and sprinkled with purple or arrangement on your
orange glitter were filled with floral foam. Then arrangements were kitchen island or a
created using orange roses and lilies, purple stock, alstroemeria chandelier in the cen-
and veronica, rose hip, misty blue and scabiosa pods painted black. ter of your table. Cre-
The greens and curly willow were also painted black. ate a fun and festive
environment for your
Pumpkins make a really fun container for floral arrangements. You family and friends.
will just need to cute the top off the pumpkin and then clean it out,
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berry or chocolate seeds, and what kind of yeast to use. There
are endlessly different combinations. And adding to that mix of
combinations are decisions about fermentation times and tem-
perature settings.”

Holden explained that there are basic two categories for beer, la-
gers and ales, which are determined by the kinds of yeast used
during their creation and by the temperatures used to ferment
the two different kinds of beer. Lagers use a yeast that best fer-
ments at cool temperatures and ales use a yeast that best fer-
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For his ingredient supplies and equipment parts, Holden shops


online or frequents the Murrieta Homebrew Emporium in Mur-


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get together and swap beer making tales on the third Tuesday of
THING every month. New homebrewers can get plenty of advice there
too, says Holden.

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The brewmaster and certified beer judge is also generous about
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Homebrew beermaster Eric Holden with his "Frankenstein" beer making setup. Photo by Sandra Shrader Homebrewers Association Stone Brewing Co. Rally and Compe-
tition event last March in Escondido.

I
t’s something that’s been around since the days of the pyra-
mids. But just ask any homebrewer in the Temecula Valley “I wouldn’t strictly describe making beer as scientific,” said
today, and they’ll tell you that the fun of beer crafting still Andrew Marshall, 37, who made the leap from eight previous
packs as much of a happy punch as it did when the pharaohs years of homebrewing to start the Temecula-based Black Market
partied on down. Brewing Company microbrewery in June of 2009 with another
partner.
Whether it’s all about creating a Pilsner or a Porter Ale, local
homebrewers like Temecula resident and brewmaster Eric Hold- “For me, it’s artistic outlet. Sure, there are challenges, but I call
en really get into the pleasures of building their own versions of that ‘working my art.’”
the hops-and-barley stuff.
Before opening the microbrewery, Marshall expanded on his
“I’ve been homebrewing for five years now, and I completely en- homebrew expertise by training at the oldest brewing school
joy it,” says Holden, 29, who is also president of the Temecula in the country, the Siebel Institute in Chicago. He also trained
Homebrewers Association. “But, it’s even more than just a great at the Doemens Academy, the second oldest brewing school in
hobby because I get to make beer that I think is better-tasting Germany.
than most of what’s sold in the stores, it’s unique, and I get to
share it with my friends and make new friends.” Marshall’s “art” includes his own recipes for medal-winning Ba-
varian beers such as a Hefeweizen and Dunkelveizen wheat ales,
Even if you’re just starting out as a homebrewer, it’s a relative- Red Dusk ale, and intriguingly-named beers such as Darth Cer-
ly simple and inexpensive process to make beer, according to evesiae and Betelgeuse.
Holden, who added that—”if you don’t want to do as I did and
build my own ‘Frankenstein’ brewing setup”—homebrewing Black Market Brewing Company’s beer can now be found at sev-
equipment kits can be purchased for less than a hundred dollars. eral restaurants in Old Town Temecula, the Lake Elsinore Storm
“There are basically just four ingredients that you need to craft Stadium, French Valley Airport, and Riverside and San Diego
beer. Water, malted barley, hops and brewer’s yeast,” he says. “But counties.
where the ‘science’ of homebrewing happens is deciding which
of possibly a hundred different kinds of barley to use, what kind For Eric Holden’s beer recipes, visit www.drunkreddragon.com/recipes.
of hops to use, if you want to add things like pumpkin or rasp- html. For more information, visit also, www.temeculahomebrewers.com,
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In fact, visitors to the San Diego Botanic Garden, the acclaimed the garden’s founders Charles and Ruth Larabee. Avid world
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Temecula Women’s Club Brings Us
Homes for the Holidays
For more than 25 years the Temecula Valley Woman’s ing Night Gala will be held November 12, from 6pm to
Club Holiday Home Tour has been one of the highlights 10pm at Wilson Creek Winery; tickets are $100 and in-
of the holiday season in the Valley. This year’s tour, No- clude a complimentary Home Tour ticket. Proceeds from
vember 13 and 14, 10 AM to 4 PM, will showcase four these events will help fund the Back on Track program
beautiful Temecula estate homes and will feature a bistro, for breast cancer survivors at Michelle’s Place, a cancer
gourmet & bakery, marketplace, and wine & coffee bars; resource center in Murrieta. Visit www.tvwc.com or call
tickets are $30 presale/$35 at the door. An elegant Open- 951.302.1370 for more information.

THE DAO RESIDENCE


Imagine a 17-room gal-
lery of mahogany, marble,
granite, French porcelain,
Baccarat and Swarovski
crystal and you’ve arrived
at the Dao house. The can-
tilever staircase, solid slab
granite countertops, tigers-
THE CORNELL RESIDENCE eye marble fireplace and
Interested in eco-friendly living? You’ll want to see this bar, and sweeping views of
Spanish-style home that marries “green” with gorgeous. Temecula make this home
Inside its 12-inch thick walls the house remains temper- worth the visit.
ate. The grounds are landscaped with drought tolerant
plants and the saltwater in the infinity edge pool is circu-
lated through sun warmed pipes.

THE HENSLEY RESIDENCE


THE LORAH RESIDENCE A 5,200 square-foot French Country house perched high
This Mediterranean-style home is in the heart of Tem- on a hill in beautiful Santiago Estates awaits you. This
ecula’s Wine Country. All the rooms to the back of the lovely home has a contemporary interior with clean lines
house have doors that open to the pool and patio area, for easy living. Sports lovers, note the on-site tennis and
which borders acres and acres of vineyards. Inside, you’ll basketball court. Computer gamers will appreciate the
find a cook’s dream kitchen with a built-in pasta cooker cool set-up in the bonus room.
and, no surprise!, a wine fridge.
No visit to Home Tour would be complete without stop-
ping at the TVWC Holiday Bakery & Gourmet, sited at
Visit the TVWC Marketplace and the Bistro & Wine Bar at the Hensley house, where you will find gift packages of
the Lorah home during the tour if you want to pick up a gift soups, jams and BBQ sauces.
for a friend, or if you fancy a bite to eat or a glass of wine.
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nameour TOWNS

Buy Local, Eat Fresh!


N
ow shoppers in the Temecula and Murrieta areas have
plenty of options for fresh and local produce. Fruits and
vegetables are piled high on tables every week at various
Certified Farmers’ Markets in the area. The locations, inspected
and certified by the Department of Agriculture, are home to
local farmers and ranchers that sell certified California-grown
products from their own farms.

Shopping at your local Certified Farmers’ Market (CFM) ensures


that you are getting the best and freshest in produce. Fruits and
vegetables found in your supermarkets have often traveled thou-
sands of miles from other countries that may not regulate their
pesticide use. Buying at a CFM means that your food has made
one trip from farm to market. You are supporting local economy
as well as helping cut back on carbon emissions, while getting
produce that was vine ripened and most likely picked the day
before.

The community of Murrieta just welcomed in the Murrieta


Certified Farmers’ Market on Sunday mornings at Village Walk
Plaza this summer, while Temecula has been home to the Satur-
day Old Town Temecula Certified Farmers’ Market for 20 years.
Both markets are managed by Farmers’ Market Management
Company, who also manage Promenade Mall Certified Farmers’
Market on Wednesdays, Canyon Lake Certified Farmers’ Mar-
ket on Sundays, and the Corona Certified Farmers’ Market on
Saturdays.

Customers at these Riverside County CFMs can shop locally,


buy fresh and eat healthy as the market has a large selection of
produce and specialty food items from local vendors.

“Farmers markets’ are good for your health, good for your com-
munity and good for the economy,” says Stacy Miller, Executive
Director of the Farmers’ Market Coalition, a nonprofit support-
ing farmers’ markets across the country.

For more information and market locations please visit


www.myfarmersmarkets.com.

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THE LAZY Z RESORT
ucked inside the lush mountain forest on the West slopes room from the ‘40s that has been

T
of the Sierra Nevada mountains is a 40-acre property that converted to “Zeke’s Cantina,” a
has been turned into an oasis of tranquility and peace. little barroom that looks like it
The Lazy Z Resort was our getaway for three nights in was transplanted out of the Gold
August - and we didn’t want to leave. Rush era. Next to Zeke’s is a
trout pond with kayaks waiting
Proprietor Steve Zelinsky and his family have converted this to be paddled, and a large mead-
hilly forestland into something quite amazing. Located in the ow with a fire ring big enough
city of Twain Harte, CA - about ten miles from historical So- for a dozen or more people to
nora - this unique resort is someplace you should put on your surround for stories or roasting marshmallows. Several easy,
short list of places to visit. The owners consider their resort to maintained hiking trails are on the resort. There is a 100+ year
be a family destination, and pride themselves on a tradition of old house on the grounds, as well as the rumored resident
service, which we can attest to. Resort all-around guy, Antonio, ghost, Farmer John.
was awesome! From quaint studio cottages to large cabins that
sleep up to six guests with full amenities, there is a place for you And the wildlife! Every morning I would come outside with
here. We had the opportunity to stay in both a cottage (ador- my coffee, to be greeted by anywhere from two to five deer
able!) and a larger cabin - both were spotlessly clean. The cabin munching grass or walking very near to where I sat. While
had full kitchen facilities and we enjoyed a barbecue dinner they keep their eye on you, if you sit quietly they go about their
one evening on the patio, using the grill provided by the resort. business just a stone’s throw away. Bright turquoise birds were
However, we also enjoyed several nearby restaurants in both flying around, squirrels were chattering in the trees - this place
Twain Harte and in So- was the epitome of RELAX. I felt like I was in a Disney movie.
nora - cuisine varied
from down-home bar- History surrounds this area, and there are many things to do
becue ribs, to fantastic close by to fill your days if you choose to leave the serenity of
Thai to wonderful Ital- the Lazy Z. Nearby Sonora, originally developed during the
ian. For smaller towns, Gold Rush, offers a charming downtown area with shops and
they certainly have restaurants, and a very interesting Gold Rush museum. While
some good eateries. wonderful in the mild temperatures of the late summer, fall
in this area would be stunning with the vast quantities of as-
The grounds at the pens and other colorful autumn foliage. I was told winter is
Lazy Z inspire explo- a wonderland - at 3,600 feet, the Lazy Z does get some occa-
ration. There is a beautiful, lull-inducing waterfall feature in sional snow. Skiing is not too far - Dodge Ridge is 20 miles
the center of the resort, as well as a clubhouse complete with away. Golfing is also close by, for those who like to hit the links.
pool table, foosball, poker table and darts. Upstairs in the club- Pinecrest Lake was absolutely beautiful, with recreational op-
house there is a large area with a bar and fireplace, and a wall portunities such as kayaking and paddleboating. We also took
of books just asking to be read. As you head up the stairs, you’ll a drive over the scenic Sonora Pass, which goes to an elevation
see the wall of photos of celebrity visitors, including Goldie of over 10,000 feet, with spectacular vistas, points of geological
Hawn. Down the hill from the clubhouse area is an old tack and historical interest, and even waterfalls.

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decorating DEN

Psychology of Color by Sherry Birchall, C.I.D.

The psychology of color is fascinating! Every day there are more and more studies conducted which reveal new information about
how color impacts our lives. Did you know that…….

RED YELLOW
Increases the pulse rate, breathing and blood pressure. If you A stimulating and cheerful color. People who like yellow tend
like red you are either an energetic person or you crave more en- to be intelligent. It is the color of optimism – it can help lift a
ergy and need the stimulating effect it creates. Red also increases melancholy mood and put you in a “sunny” frame of mind.
the appetite and is used in many restaurants.
ORANGE
An exuberant and bold color. Orange lovers tend to be friendly,
BLUE cheerful and are able to get along with practically everyone. You
A wonderful calming color. Did you know that blue actually
are social by nature, and hate to be alone. You want the world to
causes the brain to send off eleven chemical tranquilizers? If you
be warm and mellow like the glow of a fireplace.
like blue, you may be capable, conservative and sensitive. If you
are someone who is easily stressed, you may crave it’s calming ef-
fect. Who can be stressed gazing at the beautiful shades of blue PURPLE
of the ocean? A royal and fantasy invoking color. If you like purple, you could
possibly be an artist at heart. You like to surround yourself with
talented people and tend to be very free spirited by nature.
GREEN
Mother nature’s favorite color! If you like green, you might be
down to earth and friendly by nature. Green shades tend to
BROWN
A warm and comforting color. Brown lovers are often conscien-
evoke a sense of relaxation, comfort and quietness. It also rep-
tious, and steady in their ways. You tend to be very interested in
resents new growth and new beginnings, and can be used as a
genealogy and home. The company of your family is paramount
stress reducing color.
in your life.

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by Philip Greenwood

The martial art of Aikido is both a physical and a philosophi-


cal pursuit. When faced with conflict the techniques of Aikido
teach you to flow and blend in a way that redirects and controls
the attacker’s force while you remain totally calm and centered.
The philosophy of Aikido translates into a meaningful way of
life in which we learn that much of our stress is caused, not by
the events around us, but by conditions inside us.

Most martial arts are concerned with winning. But for the Ai-
kido student, temporary victories are not the goal. In this way,
Aikido is more like life where we must think beyond the ten-
sion of the moment. Sometimes winning is losing. For exam-
ple, you might win an argument, but lose a friend. What seems
direct or practical in the moment may end up causing the most
damage. A real martial artist is practicing to reduce conflict
and minimize damage in the broadest sense. Aikido has been
called the “non-fighting” martial art.

Nowadays, martial arts are increasingly equated with cage


fighting, kick boxing or karate classes for children, but the
most important aspect of martial art practice is the influence it
makes on the mind and heart of the practitioner. Aikido means
“the path of spiritual harmony” and this kind of martial art
training is a deeply personal path to cleanse the inner conflicts
of the mind and purify the heart.

In Aikido we often hear students make comments like, “My


wife says she likes me better since I’ve been training,” “I don’t
feel anxious and depressed now,” and “I find it so much easier
to deal with people.” A student recently commented, “Our dog
never wanted to be around me. A couple of months after I start-
ed in Aikido I became her favorite person.” A law enforcement
officer says that Aikido training has made a powerful mental
shift in his way of dealing with people in his work which has
lowered his stress and increased his enjoyment for his work.
People who become interested in Aikido are not interested in
violence or competition, but are looking to cultivate mental
and physical power and calmness in their life. With Aikido
they find a way to combine their physical goals with a deeper
sense of purpose.

Dr. Philip Greenwood teaches adult classes in Aikido and Iaido (Japanese
swordsmanship) in Murrieta. He has trained in Aikido for 35 years under
the guidance of some of the world’s leading masters. He also has a successful
chiropractic practice in Murrieta of over 20 years where he practices gentle
and effective Japanese style chiropractic. Learn more about aikido in Mur-
rieta at www.GreenwoodAikido.com or phone 951-600-0550.

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will be the 35th anniversary premiere edition, and is the (Columbia) they were all involved in last season’s full stage
longest-running theatrical release in film history. The film production of Rocky Horror. Many new “creatures of
is considered a “must see and experienced” cult classic. the night” will be on hand for this one-night-only special
Widely known by mainstream audiences, it has a large performance. Come ready to participate.
international following and is one of the most well known
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the area’s largest big screen. Many games, including a
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Inland Stage Company. This company performs Rocky included during the event for cash or prizes. Great food and
Horror every February and will be acting out parts through- amazing Monte de Oro wine will be available for purchase.
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could say it’s just loaded with animal magnetism!

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numerous pet care services and outdoor and indoor boarding,
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for dogs and cats. Group play time for up to four dogs at a time,
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behavior problems and learn cues for good habits at home. Trick known as the Temecula Animal Medical Center, Pet Medical
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creature COMFORTS
Doctor’s Pet Clinic, 25182 Hancock Ave., Murrieta. Opened in Dogs must be on a 6-foot or less leash and owners need to clean
1991. General medicine, surgical care, dental care, in-house lab- up after their dogs. Minimal fee for day use.
oratory system, radiology, and ultra-sound. Board for animals
with medical problems available. Grooming services offered. Duck Pond, Rancho California and Ynez Road, Temecula. Dogs on
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dog biscuit at their outside tables, plus the restaurant also offers a
doggy menu (and real “doggy bag”)for their canine guests.

In-N-Out Burger, 39697 Avenida Acacias, Murrieta. Dogs must


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Canyon Lake Takes Steps to Protect Its Quality of Life
by Don McAuliffe Before Voshall’s arrival, code enforcement duties in the city
To make sure Canyon Lake maintains its unique quality of life were handled on catch-can basis by the city manager, city staff
and protects the environment, the city has hired its first code and members of the Property Owners Association. The work-
enforcement officer. load grew significantly when the economy soured and hom-
eowners were unable to make mortgage payments.
Starting Aug. 23 Jean Voshall will work part-time to help the
city deal with foreclosed and abandoned homes that lower Earlier this year Canyon Lake updated it foreclosure ordinance
property values and become havens for vandals and squatters. to more quickly identify and monitor distressed properties in
the city.
She also will help prevent illegal dumping and work to keep
Canyon Lake’s waters clean. “There was a lot of that going on in Temecula,” Voshall says. “It
just brings down property values, so it’s real important that all
Previously, Voshall worked for ten year as a code enforcement homes are maintained.”
officer in Temecula where she had plenty of experience dealing
with foreclosed and abandoned properties. Voshall, 60, was surrounded by family members and relatives
in the construction business.
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manager. “Her experience will be invaluable as we set up code of the business,” the Temecula resident says.
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the STORYTELLER

THE STORY OF THE TURKEY AND THE EAGLE But the Mother and Father Turkey, with great love, said “No, not
yet. You’re not ready. It could be dangerous. You better wait.”

At the same time, at the top of the mountain, baby eagle was
wondering about its wings: “What are these for?” the baby asked.
Mother and Father, at the same time, responded: “Those are your
wings. They will help you fly across the sky. You can go
anywhere you want with these, and you will become a
leader and everyone is going to respect and admire you!”
The baby eagle said “Wow!”

I
t all began when two turkeys, and at the same time, two
eagles wanted to have a baby. The two turkeys laid an egg, and Both babies were healthy and strong. But Baby Turkey kept
at the same time, the eagles did the same. When the turkeys growing bigger and bigger in the body and would not exercise
had their egg, they decided that they had to hide it in a safe and his wings too much. This was because Mom and Dad were tak-
comfortable place, so they went into the woods and found a nice, ing care of him and didn’t want him to get hurt, because he wasn’t
comfortable place where they placed the egg. It was safe there, ready yet to fly.
where nobody could find it. The eagles also wanted a safe place
for their egg, so they decided to climb the tallest mountain. They Baby Eagle, however, all the time kept practicing and working
flew all the way up there and built a nest. It was hard work, but it with his wings. His mother and father always told him “You can
was important to them, and that’s where they laid their egg. do it! Yes you can! We believe in you!” He knew that one day
he was going to be able to fly across the sky and go wherever he
As time went by, Mother Eagle took care of her egg, and at the wanted.
same time, Mother Turkey took care of hers. At about the same
time, both eggs began to crack; they began to shake because on One day while he was standing at the edge of the cliff of the tall
the inside the little babies wanted to get out. Once Mother Tur- mountain, his father came up to him and said “You’re ready
key realized this, she said “Oh, poor little baby, I’m going to help now.” Baby Eagle was a bit scared because it was very, very high,
him. I’m going to help him get out. Come here Papa Turkey, we and said “Are you sure I can do this?” Father Eagle said “Yes you
need to help our baby get out of its egg!” So they started to help can! You can do this! “ and he pushed Baby Eagle saying “Go!
the baby get out by cracking the egg shell. This made it a lot eas- You can do it! Yes you can!"
ier for the baby turkey to get out of its shell.
As the little eagle started flying, Father Eagle followed close be-
At the same time, high in the mountain, the baby eagle started to hind to make sure that he was OK. All along, Father Eagle con-
crack his egg also, from the inside. When Mother Eagle noticed tinued to support his child saying “You see? You can do this! Yes
this, she got so excited that she started screaming “Father Eagle you can!” This way the baby eagle became a big strong eagle and
come here!” She showed Father Eagle how the egg was conquered the whole sky, gaining the admiration of all.
beginning to crack from the inside. They were both
excited and they started screaming “Yes! Come on! At the same time, the baby turkey grew and grew and be-
You can do it!” and they were cheering and inspir- came heavy. He was never able to fly much...Then came No-
ing the little baby to break out of the egg: “You can do vember...and that’s how the story ends.
it! Yes you can!” They kept on cheering and cheering and
cheering, until finally, after a long effort the baby eagle was able Story by Anonymous
to break out of its egg all by himself.

Once the baby turkey was out of its egg, he was moving around
and playing a bit, and asked Mother and Father Turkey “What
are these for?”
“Those are wings,” they answered.
“Wings? And what are they for?” said the baby turkey.
“They’re so that you can fly,” they said.
“Ooooh!” said the baby. “I want to fly!”

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only to reflect on them later and say, “Wow, I have no idea why
I chose ….. (insert dubious album title here!)”. The other sur-
prise is that the list will rarely stay the same. We’ve found that it
will vary based on mood, weather, even time of day. And I think
that’s because of the very nature of what music is. As an art form
it is not only personal, but it also can be a shared experience.
Some songs bring back memories of halcyon times or lost loves
but when heard with others, say at a concert, it can take on a to-
tally different feel. A track like “With or Without You” by U2 can
be melancholy when listened to alone, but catch Bono and the
boys performing it at Angel Stadium and it suddenly becomes
almost majestic as 80,000 voices join them on the chorus.

The type of music that we are first introduced to as kids and grow
up with also shapes our taste. For those of us who grew up with
The Beatles and Stones, it’s not a vast jump to listen to and en-
joy Coldplay, The Killers or Kings of Leon. But for our parents
it was always “What is that horrible noise you’re listening to?”
It’s probably been that way since the beginning of time. I can
see in my mind four kids dressed in bearskins sitting outside a
cave banging sticks on rocks when their mother storms outside
yelling “Quit that racket. Your father’s been out all day hunting
Wooly Mammoth and he needs some peace and quiet. If you
want to do something useful then rub those sticks together and
make a fire. Kids today!”

But things do seem to be changing a little when it comes to the


acceptance of music. Are human tastes diversifying or is it just
because we are all so much more exposed to musicians and art-
ists than we have ever been in history? Everyone still has person-
al favorites, of course, but singers from other genres, particularly
pop, seem to be crossing over to appeal to almost every age range
by Richard Blade – Lady GaGa and Justin Timberlake being perfect examples of
y wife and I like to play a game from time to time, a that. Fifty years ago no self-respecting 40-year-old would admit
game that involves our favorite songs. No, it’s not musi- they liked Elvis, but today you can find 60-year-olds who love
cal chairs or ‘Name That Tune’ – though those can be Black Eyed Peas or Depeche Mode. When I DJ weddings I of-
fun too. This game is one that we have nicknamed “Titanic” (yes, ten get Grandma coming up to request a couple of songs that
Krista loves that movie). The set-up is simple. You’re on a rap- you would never think a white-haired, sweet old lady would ask
idly sinking ship and you only have time to grab five CDs before for in the same breath–songs like Frank Sinatra’s “The Way You
the boat goes down. The question is ‘what five albums do you Look Tonight” and Beyonce’s “Single Ladies.” Then it’s so much
take with you’? There are only two rules. One is the time limit fun to watch Granny doing the Single Ladies dance and putting
that you set – for example, you have one minute before the water her hands up – even though she hasn’t been single since Harry S.
rushes in (or ten seconds, or ten minutes – it’s your choice), and Truman took his oath of office!
the other, and this one is important, NO greatest hits albums or
compilations! That’s the easy way out. If you’re a Beatles fan you Admittedly, not all music crosses over to a wide audience. It’s
can’t say “I’ll take their ‘Number Ones’ album.” Instead you have not often that suburban housewives will request Gangsta Rap
to man-up (or woman-up) and choose your all-time favorite (thank goodness!) and traditional country definitely has a love
whether it is Rubber Soul, The White Album or Sgt. Pepper’s. It’s it or hate it following, but outside of that almost anything goes
a fun game and we found that it holds surprises for the players. these days. And thanks to shows like Glee and video games like
“Guitar Hero” and “Grand Theft Auto” (which features a great
One surprise is what you pick. Sometimes you will honestly soundtrack) young kids have turned on to ‘80s songs in a big
shock yourself with your choices. When we’ve played the game way. In the past a teenager would be rather caught dead than
with friends we’ve often had people hurriedly give their choices listen to a song that was more than three minutes old but today

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they will ask for Journey’s “Don’t Stop Believing” or A Flock of So with the thought in your head that music is not only a shared
Seagulls “I Ran” as enthusiastically as they’ll ask for the new Jus- experience but also uniquely personal try playing my wife and
tin Bieber (got that Bieber fever?). I’s little game. The good ship Titanic has just struck that fateful
iceberg and you’ve only got sixty seconds to grab five CDs to
For all the fun pop music there’s always room for a beautiful bal- take with you while you await rescue (assuming of course that
lad, often because it’s those songs that really seemed to touch our your lifeboat is equipped with a solar-powered CD player and
hearts and captured that special moment when we felt so alone sound system along with all the other Coast Guard approved
and needed something to help us through that period in time devices). What five do you take? Right now my five would be
and provide a soundtrack to that part of our life. And usually it’s (timer starts..tick…tick)
the memory of those songs that stay with us always. For my wife
it’s listening to Jim Croce and Cat Stevens with her father, for 1. Tears For Fears The Hurting
me it’s the deep lyricism of Simon & Garfunkel on “Bridge Over 2. Coldplay X & Y
Troubled Water.” 3. Depeche Mode Music For The Masses
4. Gino Vanelli Powerful People
I find it so interesting working with brides as I talk with them 5. Sting Bring On The Night
about the music they want me to play for their wedding. It’s so
important to make sure you put together the perfect mix for Ask me again tomorrow (if the ship hits the iceberg again!) and
them for their special day. And after they’ve given me all their it’ll probably be a different five. But that’s the wonderful thing
choices I ask them one final important question, “What don’t about music, there’s some for every mood and every day. Send
you want me to play?” Because just as music can stir the soul me your top five to facebook.com/richardbladepage – and happy
with great memories, it can also bring back negative feelings and listening.
the last thing the beautiful bride wants to hear on her wedding
day is her soon-to-be-husband’s ex-girlfriend’s favorite song! Richard Blade can be heard Monday – Friday on First Wave, Sirius 22,
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Photos by Greg Lucker The Rock Image


LUKAS NELSON AND GILBY CLARKE
BRING MUSIC TO THE HELP RIDE
C SATURDAY, OCTOBER 23RD
ountry Review sat down with Lukas Nelson of Promise of
the Real and ex-Guns N’ Roses guitarist Gilby Clarke for an
interview at Quaid Harley in Temecula. It was a day filled solo album coming out soon. Still inspired by making amazing
with motorcycles, music, great wine, and good conversation. music, Clarke is inspired by artists who do something different
Both Lukas and Gilby are creating their own private wine labels and creative from what has been done before.
with artistwine.com, and both are returning for the 2nd annual
Help Ride music and motorcycle festival. As Lukas Nelson stat- Clarke says he enjoys The Help Ride because he loves Motor-
ed “We’re back because we liked the Help Ride event so much cycle/music events, and it’s a great cause, too. “I like getting out
last year. It had an amazing crowd, and a great atmosphere.” there and giving back to the community. This is a great way for
a musician to be a part of something that benefits a lot of good
Lukas Nelson comes from music royalty, as the son of Willie people”. In January 2010, Clarke had a setback; he was hit on
Nelson; he grew up on the road with mentors like Bob Dylan his motorcycle and left for dead on the side of the road. Both
and B.B. King guiding his way. Nelson recently wrapped a seven legs were broken and he had to have multiple surgeries and
week tour with The Dave Mathews Band and B.B. King, which rehab. Always a careful driver, this incident gave Clarke a new
he says was his most successful tour to date. “The crowds just perspective and more of an awareness of people on the road.
keep getting bigger and better with each show.” With a 15 song Clarke is back up to speed and continues his deep love of riding
album coming out later this year, Nelson’s star is rising. With a motorcycles, and music despite his injury.
vintage guitar sound that is reminiscent of Jimi Hendrix, and an
amazing lyrical style, Nelson says his goal “is to find the sound Come down to Help Ride 2010 Saturday, October 23rd 9am
that distinguishes me from everyone else, and helps me to 9pm for a full day of vendors, food, beer,wine, mo-
to define myself and my music.” torcycles, music, celebrities, and much much more!

Gilby Clarke is a seasoned musician, having played


in numerous successful bands, including Guns & Help Ride 2010 will take place at Quaid Harley Davidson
Roses, and Rockstar Supernova. Currently he is Event Center, 28964 S. Front St. in Old Town Temecula.
part of a band called Halloween Jack, and has a new Directly across from Quaid Harley Davidson dealership.

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THE BLASTERS • LUKAS NELSON & PROMISE OF THE REAL
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ERIK TURNER & STEVEN SWEET (WARRANT)
TIMMY AND THE POOR BOYS • MIKE STARR (ALICE IN CHAINS)

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CALIFORNICLOSURE subject to an existing loan. If the loan was originally a pur-


chase-money loan, it remains a purchase-money loan after

A
s the recession of our lifetime continues, California has the property is conveyed when you, the grantee, either as-
earned the title of being one of the top five states in fore- sumes the obligation or merely takes subject to it.
closures. However, California’s anti-deficiency laws may 5. Determine the effect of federal funding or insurance. Anti-
provide that on foreclosure the lender only gets the home- they deficiency laws are state laws, and do not automatically bind
cannot get the balance of the loan from the homeowner. the federal government. If the property is being foreclosed
by the federal agency itself, (for example the V.A. or Fannie
You can determine if the anti-deficiency laws help you by follow- Mae), federal courts have found that the applicability of anti-
ing these steps: deficiency law varies by which agency is involved. You cannot
1. Do you have a purchase money loan? You need to have a assume that you are protected.
“purchase money” loan which means the loan proceeds were
used for the initial purchase of the property. Finally, if the lender receives less than the amount of its loan
2. Did you refinance in the past? If you refinanced with the from the foreclosure sale, then it will send you a 1099 for the
same lender, and did not take out any additional cash, and difference. The fact that you, in effect, paid less than the amount
secured the refinance loan with the same property, the debt is you owed is called mortgage debt relief. If you receive mortgage
still purchase money and the protection should be in effect. debt relief, then this is considered taxable income. The federal
If you refinance with a different lender, OR secure the new congress has exempted, for the short foreseeable future, any tax-
loan with different property, you can lose the anti-deficiency able income that would result from mortgage debt relief on your
protection. primary residence. If this is the house that you and your family
3. Did you modify the loan and/or waive the anti-deficiency live in, and it is your primary residence, then you will not have
protection? For example, you can waive the protection by to pay federal tax on the 1099 you receive for mortgage relief.
your conduct, such as subordinating the note to a construc- Disclaimer: Brad Jefferson Landon, Esq. of Landon Law, APC is licensed to practice law in the
tion loan. State of California. Please note that this article does not constitute legal advice, and should not
be relied on, since each state has different laws, each situation is fact specific, and it is impossible
4. Determine the effect of transfer of the property. You may to evaluate a legal problem without a comprehensive consultation and review of all the facts and
documents at issue. This article does not create an attorney-client relationship with Brad Jefferson
have protection if you bought the property from the seller Landon, Esq. or Landon Law, APC. Brad Jefferson Landon, Esq. can be reached at 951-677-7774
or find him on the web at www.bluejeanlawyer.com

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photo by Corrina Coram

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